Word
disciplining
Phoneticsdis·ci·plin·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdɪsəpɫənɪŋ/
UK/dˈɪsɪplˌɪnɪŋ/
Definition
v. to punish or correct someone so they learn to follow rules. Parents and teachers do this to help children behave better.
v. to punish or correct behaviour in order to enforce obedience or accepted standards; by extension, to train through systematic instruction and control.
Examples
“She is disciplining her son for lying.”
“The coach is disciplining the team for arriving late to practice again.”
“While disciplining the students for cheating, the principal stressed honesty and responsibility over punishment.”
Examples
simple
“She is disciplining her son for lying.”
contextual
“The coach is disciplining the team for arriving late to practice again.”
complex
“While disciplining the students for cheating, the principal stressed honesty and responsibility over punishment.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “disciplining” in context.
Verb
01. avoid disciplining
“Parents should avoid disciplining their children when they feel angry.”
verb + gerund
02. believe in disciplining
“They believe in disciplining children through guidance and good examples.”
verb + prep + gerund
03. focus on disciplining
“The school focuses on disciplining students fairly and without shouting.”
verb + prep + gerund
04. insist on disciplining
“He insists on disciplining his son calmly instead of using threats.”
verb + prep + gerund
05. oppose disciplining
“Many psychologists oppose disciplining that uses fear or physical punishment.”
verb + gerund
Adjective
06. consistent disciplining
“Children behave better with consistent disciplining at home and school.”
adj + gerund
07. effective disciplining
“Effective disciplining focuses on teaching, not just punishing behaviour.”
adj + gerund
08. harsh disciplining
“Experts warn that harsh disciplining can damage a child's confidence.”
adj + gerund
Noun
09. approach to disciplining
“The teacher has a firm but fair approach to disciplining her class.”
noun + prep + gerund
10. method of disciplining
“Time-out is a common method of disciplining young children.”
noun + prep + gerund
11. a firm approach to disciplining
“The headteacher takes a firm approach to disciplining bullies.”
12. discipline without shouting or violence
“Good parents try to discipline without shouting or violence at home.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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